What do you do (in 10 words or fewer): An estate agent and fully qualified independent mortgage adviser.

3 main attributes you need for the job: I must be a good listener, I must also be willing and able to find solutions when there appears to be none and since my job is a public facing role it’s extremely important to be likeable.

Path to this position: I began my working life as a Restaurant Manager in one of NI most iconic hotels, The Slieve Donard at age 18, after working there as a student for the previous 4 years. I then went on to work as a Civil Servant for 4 years before moving on to a Sales Executive role in a major bakery. Fair to say I’d had a varied career until I finally settled and became a Financial Adviser, after lengthy training with Royal Insurance in 1993, I left Royal Insurance and became an Independent Financial adviser in 1995, a role I’ve enjoyed for the last 20 years. I am now also relishing my combined career, as an Estate Agent for the past 6 years – the two careers very much go hand in hand, Mortgages and Property.

What’s your dream job (present position excepted)? Professional golfer, travelling the world doing what you enjoy, I’m sure many have the same dream.

Apart from Belfast Live and your own, what’s your favourite website? BBC, it keeps me up to date on most things from sport to latest news.

If you could be anyone for a day, who would it be? Rory McIlroy, one of N Ireland’s greatest sporting legends and he is still a young man, with lots still to achieve.

Where’s the best place in Belfast for lunch? Malmaison, superb food in a tasteful environment.

Where’s your favourite place in Northern Ireland? Belfast city, its vibrant, friendly and alive – there’s no place like it!

Where’s your favourite place in the world? South Africa, magical country, with so much to offer.

What word do you use the most? Sold!

In 10 years’ time I’d like to be... Retired and playing lots of golf after having built up James Duggan Estates and seeing my son take full control of the reigns. I’ll call in the odd day to see how they’re getting on!